The idea that January sees a surge in divorce filings is often referred to as “Divorce Month” or “Divorce Season.” The notion of a higher number of divorces in January seems to be anecdotal and not backed by data. Read More

As the holiday season wraps us in twinkling lights and the scent of freshly baked cookies, it’s a time when joy and merriment fill the air. But amidst the festive cheer, there’s a topic that often lurks in the shadows, waiting to be unwrapped... Read More

In a world where information (and misinformation!) spreads like wildfire, separating fact from fiction takes effort and curiosity. But it’s worthwhile. This is especially true if you are considering a major life change like divorce. Taking the time… Read More

There are myths about divorce that I hear repeated often. Sometimes misconceptions arise even from my own clients early on in their work with me. But it is important to steer clear of false assumptions! At best, they are a distraction. At worst, they… Read More

Estate Planning for Families – by guest author and estate planning attorney Rachel Schromen,* of Schromen Law While there are many reasons people take the first steps for getting estate plans in order, starting a family is at the top of the list of… Read More

Something I have thought a lot about since becoming divorced and then shifting my legal practice into family law is grief. Divorce—and really anything else under the umbrella of “family law”—involves a change in family structure and routines.… Read More

With wedding season in full swing, I am overdue for a post about prenuptial agreements. Let’s jump right in. First: what exactly is a prenuptial agreement? The bare bones definition of a prenuptial agreement is a contract between two people who int… Read More

I am a co-parent with the father of my two middle-school-aged children. During our most recent meeting to figure out part of the summer calendar, I think I almost lost it for a second. There’s traveling baseball, summer vacations, visits up north t… Read More